Mardi Gras is quickly approaching and is one of my all-time favorite holidays to celebrate. Maybe it's because I was born and raised in New Orleans (that may just be a small part of it). I love celebrating Mardi Gras with my own students at preschool because it's a FUN holiday. The colors are so pretty, and who doesn't love sparkly beads and masks? A couple of weeks ago I put together some fun … [Read more...]
Spider Playdough Activity
One of my students' most favorite activities to do is playdough, so I'm always searching for new and fun ways I can make playdough fun more...FUN! This build-a-spider activity goes great in our classroom during the week of halloween, and is a fun fine-motor activity for the kids to participate in. Spiders activities are always a fun thing to incorporate into the classroom during … [Read more...]
Rainbow Playdough Kit
Ok, I have a confession: I love getting cool and different birthday gifts for kids. I like to either put together a creative gift, or buy something that "teaches" something rather than just the next electronic off the shelf at Target. Ok, ok, I have one more confession: I'm OBSESSED with the playdough kits that Jen over at Mama.Papa.Bubba makes! She has Frozen-themed, construction-themed, … [Read more...]
55 Playdough Tools To Spark Creativity
We love playdough at our house, but sometimes playing with playdough can get pretty boring and mundane. However, that's not the case if you add in some fun tools from around the house to spark creativity and get those imaginations moving! Here is a list of 55 easy-to-find playdough tools that you can set up at the playdough station to enhance play! You no longer have to worry about … [Read more...]
Lavender Essential Oil Playdough
I'm so excited to bring you Essential Oil Playdough Week! Each day I'll introduce one new playdough made with a different essential oil and discuss it's benefits! Our family began using essential oils a year ago, and I'm fascinated by how much they have helped our family in every area of our lives from cooking to healing to play recipes! We've incorporated essential oils into our daily lives … [Read more...]